Adventures from the Book of Virtues – Episode 29: "The Parrot and the Cat" is a classic animated moral story from the educational PBS series Adventures from the Book of Virtues, produced by PorchLight Entertainment.
In this memorable story, a clever parrot and a sneaky cat become part of a lesson about honesty, trust, and wise decision-making. As the parrot observes danger and tries to stay safe, the cat attempts to trick and manipulate the situation for its own benefit. Through this simple but powerful tale, children learn the importance of being alert, thinking carefully, and not trusting false kindness.
Guided by the wise lion Plato, this story teaches how intelligence and good judgment can protect someone from deception, and why honesty and trust are important values in everyday life.
Key Lessons in This Episode
Trust and careful decision-making
Avoiding deception and manipulation
The importance of wisdom and awareness
Moral choices and consequences
Series Information
Series: Adventures from the Book of Virtues
Episode: 29
Story Title: The Parrot and the Cat
Production Company: PorchLight Entertainment
Original Network: PBS
Genre: Educational, Moral Stories, Family, Animated
Language: English
Total Episodes (Series): 39
This episode is perfect for kids, families, and teachers who enjoy classic animated storytelling with meaningful moral lessons.
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In this memorable story, a clever parrot and a sneaky cat become part of a lesson about honesty, trust, and wise decision-making. As the parrot observes danger and tries to stay safe, the cat attempts to trick and manipulate the situation for its own benefit. Through this simple but powerful tale, children learn the importance of being alert, thinking carefully, and not trusting false kindness.
Guided by the wise lion Plato, this story teaches how intelligence and good judgment can protect someone from deception, and why honesty and trust are important values in everyday life.
Key Lessons in This Episode
Trust and careful decision-making
Avoiding deception and manipulation
The importance of wisdom and awareness
Moral choices and consequences
Series Information
Series: Adventures from the Book of Virtues
Episode: 29
Story Title: The Parrot and the Cat
Production Company: PorchLight Entertainment
Original Network: PBS
Genre: Educational, Moral Stories, Family, Animated
Language: English
Total Episodes (Series): 39
This episode is perfect for kids, families, and teachers who enjoy classic animated storytelling with meaningful moral lessons.
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00:00Tell me a story, read me a poem
00:24Wrap it in melody, sing me the song
00:28Then let me hold it, deep in my heart
00:32Where it can speak to me all the day long
00:37The adventure of virtue, the adventure of truth
00:43The thrill of the knowing that it's up to you
00:49Building a new day, shining in the sun
00:53This is my story, the adventure has begun
01:01There's gotta be something good on TV
01:17Nope, nope
01:22Stay tuned for our afternoon feature, The Black Stallion
01:26Right here on the Kids Movie Channel
01:27All movies, all the time
01:30Cool
01:31I see you found the new movie station, sweetie
01:33The Gable Company sent us a promo about it
01:36They claim it shows only family films with positive values
01:39And they offered us a month's free trial, so we took it
01:41Whoa, they've got everything from Star Wars to The Wizard of Oz
01:48There's no limit to the great stuff I can watch
01:51Oh, yes, there is
01:53Remember the deal we made?
01:57You can watch television only if you get your chores and homework done
02:02And don't overdo the TV watching
02:05Don't worry, I won't
02:07Okay, glad to hear it
02:09Wow, these look awesome
02:15I want to see that one, and that one, and that one, and that one
02:20Could I be excused?
02:29Already, buddy?
02:30You're sure in a hurry tonight, you've got a lot of homework
02:32Math quiz tomorrow
02:34Okay, go ahead
02:39Thanks
02:40Zach's really jazzed about that new movie channel
02:44I think he's trying to show us it won't be a distraction
02:48Our movie will continue after Fiend's messages
03:04Zach! Telephone!
03:07Yeah, got it, Dad!
03:09Hello?
03:11Oh, hi, Annie
03:11Meet you at Plato's Beak tomorrow?
03:14Uh, hang on
03:15Sorry, gotta pass
03:17How come?
03:19Well, my folks got this new kids' movie channel
03:21And there's a great film on after school
03:24Why don't you tape it and watch it later?
03:26Because later there's something else I want to see
03:29Why don't you come watch movies with me
03:31And we'll go to Plato's Peak another day
03:33I can't
03:38I told Plato I'd help talk Ari into doing some spring cleaning
03:41Spring cleaning?
03:43Annie
03:44Can't it wait?
03:46Afraid not
03:46That prairie dog's become a real pack rat
03:49He's gone way overboard collecting stuff
03:52He's gonna run out of space in no time
03:54Oh, uh, these commercials will be over in no time too
04:00And I haven't even studied for my math yet
04:03Bye, Annie
04:04Uh-oh, the movie's back on
04:07I can't study now
04:08Oh, C-
04:14Bummer
04:15Oh, well, there's always next quiz
04:18Zack
04:20Uh
04:21Can I see you for a moment?
04:25I'm guessing it's about my math grade
04:27I'm very concerned it's not like you to do so poorly
04:30Is something wrong or are things okay at home?
04:33Hey, don't worry
04:34I'll do better next time
04:36I promise
04:37I'm fine, really
04:38Can I go now?
04:42All right
04:43Maybe he thinks he's fine
04:46But I'm not so sure
04:49Ari thinks he's fine
04:56But I'm not so sure
04:57He just doesn't know when more is too much
05:00Mm-hmm
05:01His tunnels are so crammed with stuff
05:04There's barely room to breathe
05:05It's a miracle he gets in or out
05:08Without starting an earthquake
05:09Help!
05:12See what I mean?
05:20Not at the moment
05:22Oh, my
05:29Guess my tunnels are a little overcrowded after all
05:36That's why you need to clean them out
05:39You can have a garage sale
05:40But I don't have a garage
05:43It's just an expression
05:45When people get too much stuff
05:47They clean out their houses or garages or tunnels
05:50And get rid of all the junk they don't need anymore
05:52Well, my stuff is not junk
05:55And besides, today's junk is tomorrow's treasure
05:58And you can never have too much treasure
06:01That's not true, Ari
06:03You can have too much of anything
06:06Haven't you heard of moderation?
06:08Uh-huh
06:08Ari, you don't need to save everything you've ever owned
06:12Yes, I do
06:14I'll just build more tunnels
06:16This sure was a waste of time
06:24And to think
06:25I could have been watching movies with Zach
06:28Zach?
06:35I'm home
06:35Hello?
06:38Hello?
06:39Yes, this is Zach's mom
06:40Oh, Mrs. Jenkins
06:42What about his math quiz?
06:45A C-
06:46I can't understand it
06:49He went off to study right after dinner
06:51Yes, he studied all night
06:53At least I thought he was studying
06:55I have a feeling I know what the problem is
06:59I'm so glad you called
07:02Thanks again
07:03Bye
07:04Hmm
07:06The grades are down
07:08That big bag of chips I bought is gone
07:12And Zach hasn't emptied the trash
07:14Or cleaned his room
07:22Zach?
07:26I need to speak with you
07:28Aw, but I'm right in the middle of a movie
07:30That's what I want to talk to you about
07:33Mrs. Jenkins called
07:35Oh?
07:36You didn't study for your math test, did you, Zach?
07:39You watched movies all night
07:41Well, actually, I... I did both
07:45At the same time?
07:48Uh, not exactly
07:50I studied at the commercials
07:52But I guess I didn't get enough done
07:56You also didn't get the trash dumped
07:58Or your room picked up
08:00Or the garden weeded
08:02Or the patio swept
08:03You've gone way overboard on television
08:06So for now, it stays off
08:09Oh, but Mom, that new channel's got some great movies on this weekend
08:13And I was going to invite Annie over
08:15Come on, Mom
08:16If I do really well on Friday's math quiz
08:19And I get all my chores done
08:20Come on
08:22If
08:23And only if
08:26Now this is more like it, Zach
08:31And so is this
08:33And so is this
08:36Ta-da!
08:36A B-plus on your math quiz
08:42Good job, Zach
08:44Okay, for now, the TV ban is lifted
08:47But from now on, it's up to you to moderate how much TV you watch
08:52Yes!
08:56So, we're on for movies tomorrow
08:57But we'll need lots of food
08:59Okay, Mom's got chips, dip, popcorn, soda, and cookies
09:05So why don't you bring the candy
09:07The more the better
09:08It is going to be a long day
09:11And I even brought ice cream
09:18Should we put it in the fridge?
09:21What for?
09:21We might as well just have it for breakfast
09:23Gotta get our dairy
09:25Heads up
09:27Welcome to the Kids Movie Channel's Weekend Movie Marathon
09:34All movies, all weekend, without any commercials
09:38Ah, nuts
09:41What's wrong?
09:43Well, I thought we had some microwave popcorn
09:45And we're out of soda, too
09:47That's impossible
09:48I stocked up on both of those yesterday
09:50And cookies
09:52But they're gone
09:54You don't think Gremlins took them?
09:56As a matter of fact, I do
09:58And their names are Zach and Annie
10:01Nice ending
10:09So what's up next?
10:11A big time out
10:12What?
10:13You think you've eaten enough junk food?
10:15Well, hey, movies make you hungry
10:18Well, you must have watched a lot
10:21Five so far
10:23We've got four more to go
10:24And a full day tomorrow
10:26Sorry
10:27The movie gallery's closed
10:30And so is the cupboard
10:32Well, how come?
10:33I mean, I've done my homework
10:34And I've done all my chores
10:35It's the weekend when kids get to have fun
10:38And if fun means movies and junk food all day
10:40Well, then what's the problem?
10:42The problem is you haven't learned the meaning of moderation
10:46Kids need a balanced diet and a balanced life
10:49Go get some fresh air
10:51Take a bike ride
10:52And take out your trash
10:54It's not fair
10:56I don't get it
11:03We didn't overdo it
11:05Well, it sounds to me like you ate everything in sight
11:08Well, you've collected everything in sight
11:11So how come that's not too much?
11:13Oh, well
11:14Because I've expanded my tunnels
11:16See?
11:19Uh-oh
11:20Guess Ari's gonna part with his stuff
11:29Whether he likes it or not
11:30Oh, hang on
11:35No, look
11:36He's going with it
11:38Oh, help!
11:44My nap is ruined
11:46All because you have got too much junk
11:49Oh, big deal
11:51Anyway, you sleep too much
11:54I need my beauty rest
11:57It's good for my coat
11:59And you can't get too much of a good thing
12:00Right, big guy?
12:02Wrong
12:03You can get too much of anything
12:06Even stories?
12:08Yes, even stories
12:10If I told you too many at once
12:12You'd get sick of them
12:13But if I tell them in moderation
12:15The stories will stay with you
12:18And you might learn what the virtue of moderation really means
12:21Like the folktale from India about the cat and the parrot?
12:26Right, Aurora
12:27You see, there was once a cat and a parrot
12:31Who both loved to eat
12:33And so they decided to take turns cooking for each other
12:37The cat was to have the parrot over first
12:39Now the cat liked feeding himself far more than he liked feeding others
12:48So the cat served only a very meager meal
12:52And the parrot was quite disappointed
12:54But since he was polite
12:56He pretended to be stuffed
12:58And even left some over
13:00Which the cat promptly gobbled
13:03Along with all the rest of what he cooked
13:06But when it was the parrot's turn
13:11Ah, I'll soon show my fine furry friend how to entertain
13:16Ah, do sit down, dear cat
13:22I hope you brought a big appetite
13:24Because I've cooked a big feast
13:27That meat smells delicious
13:33Oh, would you prefer an end cod
13:35Or a center slice rare or well done?
13:39Oh, I like everything
13:42This roast is good to the last bite
13:48It's so well done, it's whetted my appetite
13:51What else have you got?
13:53Some nice fresh fruit
13:55Would you like a plum or a peach
13:57Or perhaps a pear?
13:59A fruit by any name is delicious
14:01I like them all
14:03Oh, that cat's appetite knows no limits
14:12But this next course should fill him up
14:14Excuse me a moment while I get dessert
14:18Two for me and the rest for you
14:28Ah, these cakes are an old family recipe
14:33They're quite rich
14:34But you can eat some and take some home
14:37Ah, they go quite well with this tea
14:40Oh, delicious
14:43This tastes like more
14:45Perhaps one more
14:47Maybe just a few more
14:54But you've eaten 498 cakes
14:57I left only two for myself
14:59Ah, but if you're still hungry
15:02Yum, good food almost makes me hungry for more
15:11Bring on the bank course
15:12I could eat an elephant
15:14Why, shame on you, cat
15:16You've already eaten all I have
15:20You need to learn a little moderation
15:23If you keep gobbling everything in sight
15:30You'll get as big as a house
15:32Ah, you'll be so huge
15:34You'll block traffic
15:35Get stuck between buildings
15:37Not to mention getting indigestion
15:39And nightmares
15:40Because a house
15:45You are the biggest cat I've ever seen
16:00How did you get as big as a house?
16:04I ate everything in sight
16:05Well, you should be ashamed of yourself
16:09That is much too much
16:11You need to learn some moderation
16:13Shame, shame, shame
16:17You're scolding much too much
16:20If you don't stop
16:21I'll swallow you whole
16:24Ha, you cannot scare me
16:27Shame, shame
16:29Let me out
16:37Shame, shame, shame
16:40Same, shame, shame
16:45Ah, it certainly is a shame
16:47I cooked that cat a huge dinner
16:50He didn't even leave me a lick of food
16:52Same, shame, shame
16:56I don't think he ever stops eating
17:01Even in his dreams
17:02Excuse me
17:13Please step aside
17:15My master's in a hurry
17:17Why don't you step aside?
17:20Oh, but my load is too heavy
17:23My master filled both my saddlebags
17:25To bursting
17:26And insisted on riding as well
17:28He doesn't know when more is too much
17:31I can barely move
17:33Well, I can barely move either
17:36I've eaten everything in sight
17:38And if you don't move
17:40I'll gobble you up too
17:42And your master
17:44Move, move
17:48Oh, well, the quarters are a little close
18:01But it certainly beats walking
18:03Now the cat can carry my load
18:05And my master
18:06And me also
18:07Don't you think those elephants
18:20Are trumpeting a little too much, my dear?
18:23Of course not
18:24They're telling everyone to make way
18:25For the king and his bride
18:27You can't do that too much
18:28Halt!
18:31And why aren't you making way?
18:34I am the king
18:35And I command it
18:36You must obey
18:39I can't
18:43I've eaten everything in sight
18:45And I'm stuck fast
18:47Well, you'd better back up
18:50Or I'll have to eat you too
18:52Perhaps there are times
18:54When even a king can command too much
18:56Let us do as he says
18:58A king can never command too much
19:01Nor does the king back up
19:02Nor does the king back up
19:02Or back down
19:03Forward, elephants
19:05Make way, cat!
19:09Make way!
19:11Make way!
19:12Make way!
19:12Make way!
19:22Oh, I wish I had not scolded too much
19:26If I'd practiced some moderation
19:28I would not be in this fix
19:31I wish I had not overloaded my donkey
19:34I wish I'd known when to stop commanding
19:38And start backing up
19:40I should have listened to you, my dear
19:42Oh, no!
19:47I'm afraid this cat's stomach is a one-way street
19:49Don't worry
19:51We'll soon have you out
19:52That cat has stuffed himself so much
19:54He's bound to fall asleep soon
19:56And when he starts snoring
19:58We'll start snipping
20:00Let's get going
20:08Oh, it is so good to be free
20:19But what of the cat?
20:21With all of us out
20:22He won't be stuck anymore
20:24And we left him a needle and a thread
20:26He'll sew up his coat in no time
20:28Ah, he'll be fine
20:30In fact, he'll feel much better
20:32Much better
20:37Oh, much better
20:41Oh, not better
20:44What's not better?
20:45Oh, my tummy
20:47Well, if you're that hungry
20:49I've baked more cakes
20:51Oh, no, really
20:52I can't eat anymore
20:54I'll get as big as a house
20:56And I've just gotten back to normal size
20:58Although my stomach still feels awfully heavy
21:00Even without the elephants
21:02Thanks anyway
21:03I've got to be going
21:04Bye
21:05Sounds like that cat's big dinner gave him an awfully big nightmare
21:11Not to mention a big case of indigestion
21:14But at least he's learned his lesson
21:18I've learned my lesson, too
21:23My tunnels really were overstuffed
21:26But they feel much better now that all that stuff washed over the falls
21:34I don't think I'll even miss it
21:36Well, I'm glad I didn't miss this story
21:39Oh, but you would have if he'd been sleeping
21:42Hmm, guess you can sleep too much after all
21:46Well, I wish I could fall asleep and have some of that junk food walk out of my tummy
21:51Yeah, me too
21:52Guess we really did overdo it
21:54Well, there's one thing you can't overdo
21:57What's that?
21:58Thanking parents for helping you learn things
22:01Like moderation
22:02So, I guess we did overdo it on the junk food movies after all
22:08Thanks for making us stop
22:10You were right
22:12Too much of a good thing can be bad
22:14I'll say
22:15Well, thanks for saying so
22:18And I want to practice what I preach
22:21Which means being moderate in my discipline, too
22:24These chocolate chip cookies are fresh from the oven
22:26And I'll let you have one each
22:29Uh, no thanks
22:31Maybe later
22:32Or maybe not
22:34I don't feel so good
22:36Me neither
22:39Excuse me
22:41To meet some of our characters online and learn more about adventures from the Book of Virtues
23:06Visit our website at pbskids.org
23:09What can you do
23:11Let us go
23:12To meet you
23:14We'll be you
23:15We'll be you
23:16To have some thoughts
23:17Sort of
23:18Cheers
23:18To meet you
23:20We'll be you
23:20Let us say
23:21To meet you
23:22We'll be you
23:23We'll be you
23:24The
23:25You
23:25We're
23:27You
23:27You
23:28You
23:28All
23:28We're
23:29You
23:29It's
23:29You
23:30You
23:30We'll be you
23:32You
23:32You
23:34Boom
23:35You
23:36We'll be you
23:37I'll see you next time.